Father of modern ventriloquism. Popularised the use of a single dummy. Born in Poplar. Died Wembley.
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Fred Russell
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Fred Russell
English Heritage Fred Russell, 1862 - 1957, father of modern ventriloquism, ...
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New WImbledon Theatre
A Grade II listed theatre, which opened originally as just the Wimbledon Theatre. Many famous artistes appeared here between the wars. and the musicals 'Oliver!' and 'Half a Sixpence' premiered her...
1 memorial
Michael Caine
Actor. Born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite in St Olave's Hospital, Rotherhithe. His career started in repertory theatre and television, eventually getting his big break in the film 'Zulu'. He went on t...
2 memorials
General John Burgoyne
Army officer, politician and playwright. Born at Park Prospect, Westminster. He entered the army in 1740 and in the Seven Years War he captured Valencia de Alcantara. During the Saratoga Campaign i...
Person, Armed Forces, Politics & Administration, Theatre, Canada, Ireland, Spain, USA
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Eleonora Duse
Actress. Born Eleonora Giulia Amalia Duse at the Albergo Cannon d'Oro in Vigevano, Lombardy, Italy. She played many of Henrik Ibsen's heroines in Europe and America. Made her London debut at the Ly...
1 memorial
Dick Whittington's cat
See Dick Whittington. The picture is the charming logo adopted by the Whittington Hospital on Highgate Hill.
1 memorial